BIG problem with algae

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by naesco

A sea hare will mow it down in no time.

Just remember to acclimate her very slowly and trade her back to lfs or another reefer that has a problem before she starves to death for lack of food.

I would not recommend you move to a reef setup until everything if running ok for you

well said

[kam]

Originally Posted by Gripenfelter

Drop in a couple of bags of Chem Pure Elite.

Buy a UV sterilizer.

Run a refugium with Chaeto algae plants breaking the surface (algae scrubber).

I do all of these.

I clean my glass once a week or so.

UV Sterilizer is on my list for sure. I had great luck not having all the equipment before and just doing water changes with cleaning, but I dont have as much time anymore and feel that I will need these things to ensure the health of the system.

Originally Posted by asmodeus

well said

I dont plan on adding anything until I have it under control.. Im feeling more patient now as I know that If I had a tank stocked with coral I would probably be out a great deal of money at the moment.